The Candy Bar - The Hungry Bride

A Blue- and-White-Themed Candy Bar. Photo: Sarah De Heer.

With 23 days to go until Jon and I say "I do," we're still debating our favors. While we have narrowed it down, I've decided to offer an array of items instead of just one. In the meantime, Jon and I have attended two very special weddings (Jon's good friends from high school and college), and both offered candy bars on top of handing out favors.

Both sweet tables were decked out with some of the best and most color-coordinated treats. The first wedding focused on a blue-and-white theme (colors of the wedding) with sweets such as malt balls, chocolate-covered pretzels, nonpareils and shark gummies.

The second wedding offered more nostalgic options such as Dots (my favorite), gummies, rock candy and what seemed to be a total hit with the crowd -- Ring Pops! Sitting back on a couch during the afterparty, I was tickled to see our friends walking around in their Sunday best with Ring Pops on their hands.

After packing up a bag full of candy from each, I can happily say I'm still munching. Now that we live in a world full of options, are we no longer content with the candy-coated almonds that were once an end-of-wedding necessity?

Have weddings gotten more personal and reflective of the couple or are these trends that will eventually die out?

Either way, these candy bars have created a fun memory for me and most likely for many of the guests.

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